Sale 1202 — The James Depew Collection of Superb U.S. Coils and 20th Century Imperforate Issues
Sale Date — Wednesday, 22 May, 2019
Category — 1916-18 Perf 10 Horizontal Rotary Press Coils, Unwatermarked (Scott 490-497)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2619
3c Violet, Ty. II, Coil (494). Mint N.H. joint line pair, beautiful color and detailed impression, gorgeous centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb joint line pair and one of the finest in existence, ex "Silver Lake", Cohen, Killien and "Scarsdale", with 2004 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $625.00), this is the only example to achieve this grade, which is the highest awarded, we have no idea what the basis is for SMQ value but it is not reflective of prior sales of this Gem
160
900